Dudes (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Dudes is a comedy and adventure film directed by Penelope Spheeris, running about 90 minutes. “They were looking for the American Dream. . . They found the American Nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.
Who’s in it. Dudes stars Jon Cryer as Grant, Daniel Roebuck as Biscuit, Catherine Mary Stewart as Jessie and Flea as Milo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dudes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dudes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dudes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dudes (1987)?
- In US, Dudes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dudes worth watching?
- Dudes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dudes?
- Dudes stars Jon Cryer, Daniel Roebuck, Catherine Mary Stewart, Flea and Lee Ving.
- When was Dudes released?
- Dudes was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.